Western Kentucky's Dalano Banton (left) tries to take control of the ball against Wisconsin's Brad Davison during a game in December 2018 in Bowling Green, Ky. Banton has committed to transfer to Nebraska.

Huskers get commitment from 6-foot-8 transfer guard Banton

Western Kentucky's Dalano Banton (left) tries to take control of the ball against Wisconsin's Brad Davison during a game in December 2018 in Bowling Green, Ky. Banton has committed to transfer to Nebraska.

Dalano Banton, a 6-foot-8 guard who played as a freshman last season at Western Kentucky, announced Wednesday he was committed to the Husker hoops program.

Banton will sit out next season before having three years of eligibility remaining. Nebraska made his signing official late Wednesday afternoon.

"Dalano brings a lot to the table with his combination of size and skill set," NU coach Fred Hoiberg said in a statement. "He has shown the ability to play at a high level and having a year to grow and develop in our program will put Dalano in position to make an immediate impact when he becomes eligible."

A native of Toronto, Banton was originally a 2019 recruit who reclassified to the 2018 class and committed to Western Kentucky. During his freshman season with the Hilltoppers, Banton averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while playing in 31 games and making 12 starts.

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A Ravenna native, Chris covers the University of Nebraska men's basketball team and assists with football coverage. He spent nearly 10 years covering sports at the Kearney Hub and nearly four years at the Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Mo.

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